Maziar Ghazinejad is an Associate Teaching Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at UC San Diego’s Jacobs School of Engineering. His work as an educator emphasizes engineering education and STEM pedagogy, alongside research in nanostructured materials, MEMS/NEMS, advanced manufacturing, and nanocarbon devices. The central theme of his program is to understand, synthesize, and apply advanced materials, helping students connect cutting‑edge nanoscience with real‑world engineering applications.